Beri ketua pembangkang peranan tentu agenda Dewan Rakyat, cadang Saifuddin

The role of the deputy leader in determining the agenda of Dewan Rakyat sessions has become crucial for strengthening parliamentary debate practices within a democratic system, according to Wawasan National Vision Party (Wawasan) Deputy Secretary-General Saifuddin Abdullah. The Indera Mahkota Member of Parliament highlighted this as part of an initiative to be implemented across various systems, institutions, leadership, and government.

In a recent Sinar Harian online forum, the former foreign minister emphasized that it is now the right time to develop and advance the notion of parliamentary debate, including through enhanced parliamentary committees during the enactment of legislation. Saifuddin Abdullah also proposed that the deputy leader's role should involve setting the parliamentary agenda.

Currently, the deputy leader position is held by Wawasan President Hamzah Zainudin, who is also a Member of Parliament from Larut. Additionally, Saifuddin suggested strengthening the Dewan Negara by establishing criteria and procedures for senator eligibility and nominations, as well as enhancing his role in breaking the "rubber stamp" image.

At the state level, he called for more Dewan Umum (State Houses of Representatives) to establish deputy leader positions and parliamentary committees, in addition to increasing the number of parliamentary sessions. At the local government level, Saifuddin urged for parliamentary debate in determining eligibility and nomination criteria for local government representatives, transforming them into a true "State House of Representatives Parliament."